Phenomé Active Sebum-control Gel ingredients list

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Water
2. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Zea mays starch
5. Glycerin
6. Decyl Oleate
7. Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
10. Stearic Acid
11. Betaine
12. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
13. Argania spinosa Kernel Oil
14. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
15. Aqua
16. Tocopherols
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Parfum
20. Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
21. Dehydroacetic Acid
22. Benzyl Alcohol
23. Geraniol
24. Linalool
25. Limonene
26. Citral

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateDecyl OleateGlyceryl Stearate

ABRASIVE

Zea mays starch

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Epilobium Fleischeri Extract

Other ingredients

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit WaterStearic AcidBetaineSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilArgania spinosa Kernel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilAquaTocopherolsXanthan GumSodium HyaluronateParfumLycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractDehydroacetic AcidBenzyl AlcoholGeraniolLinaloolLimoneneCitral

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Ingredients explained

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Water

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Aloe juice, humectant and fragrance; perishable, requires preservatives, prone to browning.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Zea mays starch

Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Epilobium Fleischeri Extract

Botanical extract used primarily for skin conditioning, enhancing softness and appearance

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Argania spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Tocopherols

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Lycium barbarum extract; astringent and conditioner. Use at 1-2%; contains polysaccharides and antioxidants.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.